Restaurant Technician II - (Competitive Salary starting at $65,000)
WKS Restaurant Group
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Owensboro, KY
WKS Restaurant Group
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Job details
Salary
$65,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
5
Qualifications
• • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Full Job Description WKS Restaurant Group, founded in 1987, is a privately held firm focused on owning and operating quick service, family, and casual dining franchised restaurants. It has partnered with leading restaurant brands, including El Pollo Loco, Denny’s, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Wendy’s and Blaze Pizza to operate over 180 restaurants in 12 states. WKS currently has more than 5,000 employees. WKS’s founder and President, Roland Spongberg, has created a progressive culture that values employees, and is committed to employee development, rewards, and recognition built on the foundation of the WKS Values of Integrity, Loyalty, Winning, Service and Teamwork. Simply put, WKS is in the people business!
Job Description
Summary/Objective
Responsible for performing building maintenance tasks. Performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing, etc.); Perform general cleaning. Perform other tasks as assigned.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Lead and manage the maintenance repair for assigned restaurants.
2. Prioritize and complete needed equipment repairs as they occur in a timely fashion
3. Perform preventative maintenance and replacement functions on a wide range of restaurant equipment (Pizza Ovens, Fryers, Grills, Walk-in-Freezers/Coolers, Ovens etc...) electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting. .
4. Respond to emergency service calls for repair
5. Provide technical/functional support to restaurant staff as needed in assigned restaurants.
6. Work to implement preventive maintenance procedures as defined by company representatives
7. Develop a work schedule to minimize the impact on customer service and restaurant operations
8. Operate and maintain a complete set of hand, power, and shop tools and computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in the restaurant equipment repair trade
9. Inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment
10. Estimate time and cost of repairs and cost of equipment
Competencies
1. Communication.
2. Flexible
3. Patient
4. Work with little outside direction
Skills
1. Ability to perform advanced journey level equipment technician work on a wide range of restaurant equipment(Pizza Ovens, Fryers, Grills, Walk-in-Freezers/Coolers, Ovens etc...) electrical systems, heating systems, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing, painting.
2. Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative
3. Ability to inspect and correctly diagnose standard malfunctions in restaurant equipment
4. Ability to perform minor and major technical repairs and adjustments within the time frames as established
5. Ability to Read and interpret manuals, schematics, plans and specifications related to duties
6. Computer proficient using Microsoft Office & G Suite.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in restaurant environment. This role routinely uses specialize tools and equipment to complete your task.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift boxes up to 50 pounds, crawl and bend or stand on ladders as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is full time and can infrequently require long hours and weekend work.
Travel
Frequent travel to company units – local and remote – as well as overnight travel is to be expected.
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus five (5) years of restaurant equipment repairs
• General Electrical
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
Required Education and Experience
• EPA 608 Card
• Food Service Equipment Repair
• Electrical repairs
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• Bilingual – Spanish preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, a current/valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location:
• Fully Remote